Manufactured under licence from Sauereisen Inc

Ceramic High Performance Materials

Trusted by Industry, Driven by Innovation.

The world's largest independent manufacturer of

Lamp Capping Adhesives

Global supplier to the lighting industry.

The world's largest producer of bespoke

Thermosetting moulding compounds

The products of choice for flat and crown green bowls manufacturers throughout the world.

Precision Materials Engineered For Demanding Environments.

High Temperature Performance Materials

Manufactured under licence from Sauereisen, Glassbond’s High Performance Materials can withstand the most extreme temperatures making them for ideal for industries like, defence, aerospace, automative and advanced manufacturing.

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Lamp Capping Adhesives

With over 40 years of expertise, Glassbond remains the world’s largest independent producer of lamp capping adhesives, designed to meet the stringent demands of halogen and specialty lighting manufacturers.

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Thermosetting Moulding Compounds

Glassbond’s phenolic and melamine moulding compounds are the global standard for crown and lawn bowls. With exceptional durability and customisation, these materials also serve a range of applications in the leisure, domestic and electrical markets.

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| History

A world leading service

For over 40 years, Glassbond has been a global leader in adhesives and moulding compounds, offering high-quality, innovative solutions. Since 1997, we’ve manufactured trusted high-temperature adhesives under license from Sauereisen, providing proven performance in extreme heat applications. We are the world’s largest independent producer of lamp capping adhesives and the world’s leading manufacturer of phenolic and melamine moulding compounds. With ISO and BS quality accreditations, we ensure our products meet the highest standards. Our forward-thinking approach, scientific expertise and commitment to customer service make us a trusted partner across a wide range of industries.

40 years of service and innovation

1978

Glassbond is formed to produce Lamp Capping Adhesives.

1982

Company moves premises to existing location in St.Helens, England.

1982

Speciality Moulding Compounds Facility opens.

1987

Sales of Lamp Capping Adhesives peak in the UK.

1992

Achieve quality accreditation to BS5750

1997

Agreement with Sauereisen USA to manufacture and distribute inorganic high temperature adhesives in Europe.

2001

Queens Award for Enterprise.

2002

Quality accreditation to ISO 9001: 2000.

2004

Environmental accreditation to ISO 14001: 1996.

2012

Moulding Compounds Ltd formed.

2018

Glassbond celebrates 40 years trading.

2023

Glassbond (NW) Ltd becomes a member of Ceramics UK.

2024

Glassbond (NW) Ltd joins the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.

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